Rich Peckio is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on helping clients work towards their financial goals by preparing personalized financial plans. He emphasizes building relationships with clients to understand their unique situations and co-creating a roadmap tailored to their needs. Rich has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding positions such as Financial Representative and Relationship Manager prior to his current role. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management within the firm. He is licensed by the state of California to provide insurance services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rich has interests that include fitness, football, hiking, music, parenthood, and traveling.

Charmaine Talvy is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and she was involved with Table Top Toys Inc. for seven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ian Ruderman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Ruderman is involved in several ventures including ownership of a whisky event company, participation as a partner in a distillery, and serving as president of a college alumni board. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and provides ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Jay Barry is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the Barry team in 2022. Prior to this role, he spent three and a half years as a Financial Data Associate at Moody's Investors Service. Jay focuses on a range of client needs including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy from Hamilton College, earned in 2018, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys playing pickup basketball, golfing, skiing, and traveling. He also follows sports closely, supporting teams such as the Yankees, Giants, Nets, and Devils.

Gregory Stelnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1989 and has been with Master Tax since 1981. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental through Napa Properties. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive investment platforms and operational tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.

Ruben Marshall is a CFP®-designated advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, where he has worked since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at RGCA Family, LLC, Harrisdirect LLC, and Raymond James & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Lisa Kent is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. She serves multiple generations within families, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Lisa is a qualified Portfolio Manager within the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, where she builds and manages personalized investment strategies that may incorporate a range of assets and third-party strategies. Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lisa was honored to chair the Merrill Financial Advisor Advisory Council to Management in 2021, representing her peers to senior leadership. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" from 2019 through 2023, and as one of "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Lisa focuses on empowering women to take control of their financial lives, providing clear guidance as a peer and mentor. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, cooking, hiking, dancing, and spending time with her family in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Ronald White is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in businesses including pest control and fireplace services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Marc Campanaro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo and its predecessor firms since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vincent Fichera is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and develops individualized financial plans. He focuses on providing a transparent and welcoming experience to clients and aims to build relationships that foster confidence and comfort in every interaction. Vincent has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through various positions. Prior to his current role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he held several roles at Merrill, including AVP, Financial Solutions Advisor from 2021 to 2023, Investment Consultant II on the Premium Team from 2020 to 2021, Investment Consultant on the Trade Desk in 2020, and Financial Services Representative from 2019 to 2020.

Eric Nelson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, and Merrill. Nelson has been with Charles Schwab since 2019 across different divisions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Ira Gewirtz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2007 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Kochenour is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Julie Christman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Princeton, NJ, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she bakes goods for holidays and special occasions for family and close friends. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Curtis Mullins is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Merrill. He is active in his community as the secretary of the Rotary Club of Old Bridge Sayreville. Osaic Wealth serves retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and offers both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Jeffrey Condit is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Fred Alger & Company, LLC, and Bank of America, N.A. He is based in Princeton, NJ. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandra Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. She also worked at the Mike Anthony Group and has a background that includes a year at Monmouth University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including multi-manager fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Tony Ganter is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. In his professional approach, Tony emphasizes the importance of trust in financial relationships. He focuses on understanding individual goals, values, and financial situations to co-create bespoke financial plans that are tailored to each person’s unique circumstances and adaptable over time. Outside of his professional work, Tony's personal interests include activities such as beach visits, fitness, golf, music, and running.

Michael Messina is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2007, with experience that includes roles as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA CREF, and a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual. His approach involves assessing clients' unique financial situations and collaboratively building plans that help them pursue financial confidence. He focuses on understanding his clients' ambitions and aligning them with effective tools and resources to assemble a path toward their goals. Michael holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests that include biking, camping, hiking, and snowboarding.

Paul De Grazia is a Senior Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Princeton, NJ complex. He began his career with Merrill in 1995, initially focusing on Retirement, Executive Compensation, and Employee Benefit plans. Since rejoining Merrill in 2016 with the Loff Warringer Group, now Warringer DeGrazia & Associates, Paul has provided advisory and leadership services to individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. With more than 30 years of experience, Paul employs a holistic, goal-based approach to understand and address the unique needs of his clients. Utilizing the investment resources of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America, along with the expertise of Warringer DeGrazia & Associates, he offers personalized strategies encompassing investment management, banking, lending, education and planning, as well as trust and estate considerations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University and a Master's Degree from Georgian Court University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. In addition to his professional work, Paul is involved in community service through the Knights of Columbus in Allentown, NJ.